Uppipe modification (Gutted)
is it possible to gutted the stock uppipe?
i dont want to buy a new one right now... because i think in a couple of months i will change my complete exhaust manifold incl. the uppipe.... does i need new sealings... or can i use the old ones for some months again. does any one have a picture how the stock uppipe looks inside? how much difficult is it to (de)install the stock uppipe? how long time it usually need? does a gutted uppipe have any effect? faster turbo spool ... more hp? thanks for answers |
I would not even consider smashing up the cat in the up-pipe, as if there are any tiny fragments left when you re-fit it, they could easily get dislodged and end up going through the turbo, which would not be very good to say the least, and would no doubt cost you a new turbo.....
Do not do this!!! |
isnt it possible to smash the complete cat inside the uppipe without leaving any fragments?
when replacing the uppipe does i need a new sealant? or is it possible to use again the old one? |
it might be possible, but i would seriously consider NOT doing it just in case, if you're going to the trouble of removing the pipe, just fit a non cat one.....
it's alwasy best to get new gaskets, however when you get it off, the old ones may be re-useable.... but if it were me, i would fit the new ones...... |
It's not a good idea as mentioned above but look here and some people have done the up pipe and also the down pipe, might be a way of doing it,
North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club the other alternative is to buy a sti up pipe these do not have the cat fitted like the newage wrx upipe, what car do you have? |
There isn't a cat in the up pipe of a 1996 car, only in WRXs 2001-2005
Do you mean a downpipe? - the section after the turbo? |
Classic up pipes don't have the cat in them. Still not a nice pipe as they are a bit messy at the turbo end. Can be tidied up with a little work from the old die grinder.
Exit to turbo http://www.zen24039.zen.co.uk/Scooby...ed/UpPipe5.JPG |
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